The Municipal District of Willow Creek is undertaking a renewal project focused on updating the current Municipal Development Plan, Bylaw 1765, first adopted 2017. As part of the process, Council approved an online survey to gather input from residents and businesses within the MD. Surveys are a proactive component of the planning process, designed to bridge the gap between technical experts and the community, thereby fostering transparent and informed decision-making. By gathering direct feedback, they ensure that land use policy aligns with local values, needs, and aspirations.
The survey was delivered online between April 27 and May 15, 2026. The public was notified of the survey in several ways, including social media posts, print advertisements in the local papers as well as through the May 2026 MD newsletter. The web link and QR code were provided for easy access to the survey portal. In addition, an information video was prepared and shared on the MD’s Facebook seven (7) times, which garnered approximately 2438 views. As well, the April 28 post accumulated over 36,600 views which are likely not local.
A total of 45 surveys were completed. While not considered statistically significant, the survey responses will be helpful in gaging the values and priorities of the residents of the MD. The survey responses were analyzed and a statistical breakdown with commonalities and recurring themes were summarized in a “What We Heard” Report.